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Tailormade Argentina Holidays

Holidays to Argentina give you the chance to enjoy a natural landscape of unparalleled beauty, from the tropical Iguazu Falls to the giant glaciers of Patagonia. And of course, you shouldn't miss the chance to tango in Buenos Aires...

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Tailormade Chile Holidays

Chile is a land of tremendous contrasts, from the icy glaciers of Patagonia to the red mountains of the arid Atacama Desert. Add in the enigmatic Easter Island and the beautiful Lake District and it's easy to see why our Chile holidays are so popular...

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Argentina and Chilean Patagonia

Patagonia in Argentina and Chile

14-day Holiday in Argentina and Chile for £2495pp

As you travel through the snow-capped peaks and glacial lakes of Patagonia, the border between Argentina and Chile feels more and more artificial. In truth, even the locals will admit that they have more in common with their neighbours on the other side of the border than they do with their supposed compatriots in Buenos Aires or Santiago. Luckily, the border is easily crossed, and this 14-day holiday combines the best of Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia so you needn't miss out on any of the amazing sights.

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Detailed Itinerary

Day One – Your Patagonia Holiday Begins

Your holiday in Argentina and Chile will begin this morning as you touch down in the Chilean captial Santiago, and we will be there to meet you and take you straight to your hotel in the upmarket Providencia area of the city. You will then have the rest of the day free to relax and enjoy one of South America’s most sophisticated capital cities.

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Most international flights arrive in the morning, so if you'd like us to arrange something for you this afternoon, such as a trip to one of Chile's famous vineyards or out into the beautiufl surrounding countryside, just ask!

Day Two – Fly to the Lake District

We will pick you up this morning and take you to the airport for your flight south to Puerto Montt, in the heart of the Chilean Lake District. We’ll be waiting to meet you to drive the short distance to your hotel in Puerto Varas, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Llanquihue, with the snow-capped Osorno volcano just to the north. (B)

Day Three – Free Day at Lake Llanquihue

You will have some free time today to enjoy exploring around the shores of Lake Llanquihue, with its string of pretty lakeside villages. It’s a great place to do some walking and you can enjoy some spectacular views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes. (B)

Day Four - Chiloe Island

We'll head out of Puerto Varas today as we cross over the Chacao Channel to the island of Chiloé. Supposedly the origin of the Robinson Crusoe story, Chiloé has retained its own mythology, architecture and culture to this day, as well as several endemic animals such as the Darwin's Fox and the small deer-like animal called Pudu. (B)

Day Five - Lake Cruise to Bariloche

Today offers a fantastic experience as you cross the Andes themselves and head back into Argentina. Aside from a few short road connections, the journey is principally by comfortable catamaran across the crystal-clear mountain lakes of Llanquihue, Todos Los Santos, Frias and Nahuel Huapi, giving you the chance to enjoy some of the most beautiful and tranquil scenery in the world before you arrive in the lovely town of Bariloche this evening. (B)

Day Six - Free Day in Bariloche

We have left today free for you to relax and enjoy exploring Bariloche. There are a range of gentle walks available from the town itself, whether along the lakeshore or into the hills around the town, or you can just enjoy the cute shopping streets and quiet plazas of Bariloche, while you sit back with views of the lake and get those postcards written. (B)

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We'd hugely recommend a visit to the beautiful 'Seven Lakes' of San Martin de Los Andes

Or if you'd like to stretch your legs, a trek up to the summit of Cerro Challhuaco?

If you'd like all the scenery but without too much walking, then why not hire a car for a day?

Day Seven - Travel to Southern Patagonia

This morning we will pick you up and take you to the airport for a flight south to El Calafate. This lovely little town on the shores of Lake Argentino is the perfect base for exploring Argentinian Patagonia. We’ve left the rest of the day free for you to enjoy the beautiful views of mountains, flower-rich meadows and the flamingos grazing in the lake shallows as you get used to the higher altitude. (B)

Day Eight - Perito Moreno Glacier

The spectacular Torres del Paine are immense granite peaks which rise out of the surrounding countryside, and are the centrepiece of the Torres del Paine National Park just over the border in Chilean Patagonia. We will have a full day tour of the park today, with two short hikes allowing you to enjoy the multitude of brightly-coloured glacial lakes and the stunning mountains, as well as the famous Torres themselves. You will then be spending the night at a lovely hotel in the national park. (B/L)

Day Nine - Tour of Torres del Paine National Park

The spectacular Torres del Paine are immense granite peaks which rise out of the surrounding countryside, and are the centrepiece of the Torres del Paine National Park just over the border in Chilean Patagonia. We will have a full day tour of the Park today, with two short hikes allowing you to enjoy the multitude of brightly-coloured glacial lakes and the stunning mountains, as well as the famous Torres themselves. We will cross the border back into Argentina and return to El Calafate this evening. (B/L)

Day Ten - Torres del Paine

You’ll have most of the day free to enjoy your beautiful surroundings and perhaps do another hike. There are plenty of well-marked trails to follow, or you could join one of the group hikes organised by the hotel. Later this evening, you will be taken back across the border to El Calafate for your final night here in Patagonia. (B)

If you're a keen walker, why not extend your time in Torres del Paine by an extra night to give you even more time in one of the world's best regions for hiking?

Day Eleven - On to Buenos Aires

You will continue your holiday today with a flight up to fabulous Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina and one of the world’s great cities. On arrival we’ll meet you and take you to your hotel in the centre of town. You’ll be having a full city tour tomorrow, but you’re just a few blocks from all the main sites, as well as from restaurants and cafes, so you’re perfectly placed to head out and start soaking up the unique atmosphere of Buenos Aires. (B)

Day Twelve - Tour of Buenos Aires

After a free morning to relax after your journey, we will take you for a tour of the major sights in the city. We will visit the historic centre, including the famous Plaza de Mayo where the demonstrations by mothers of the ‘disappeared’ against the military government took place, as well as the Casa Rosada from whose balcony Evita addressed the crowds below. We will also visit the beautiful Cathedral before heading to the tango districts of San Telmo and La Boca, also home to the famous Boca Juniors football team. We will also visit the exclusive Palermo and Recoleta areas, with their leafy avenues and grand houses, superb restaurants and boutique shopping before ending up in the riverside district of Puerto Madero to enjoy some superb Argentinean cuisine with views over the river. (B)

Day Thirteen - Free Day in Buenos Aires

We have left you with a full free day in Buenos Aires, so you’re not rushing around too much. There’s so much to see and do here that those who like to stay busy can explore the historical and cultural sights while others can sit back with a glass of wine or perhaps some excellent Argentinian ice-cream and relax in one of Buenos Aires' fabulous cafes... (B)

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How about spending this evening at a traditional Argentine tango show, complete with superb Argentinian food and wine?

Day Fourteen - Last Day of Your Argentina Holidays

Unfortunately, today marks the end of your holidays in Argentina and Chile. As most flights for the UK depart in the afternoon, you should have some free time this morning before being picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport for your international flight home. (B)

Options for this Holiday in Argentina and Chile

Iguazu Falls - 3 days from £650pp

If you have a few days to spare, you really have to consider adding on a trip to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the Iguazu Falls. Spanning the border between Brazil and Argentina, a three-day trip from Buenos Aires gives you time to see both sides of the Falls. On the Brazilian side, a long walkway along the canyon top leads you to a panoramic view of the famous Devil's Throat, where 14 separate falls combine in a drop of 350 feet, while on the Argentinian side, a network of walkways projects out into the middle of the canyon so you can get close and feel the awesome power of these natural monsters.

Argentina Wine-Tasting Tour - 4 days from £795pp

Argentina's beautiful wine country around the city of Mendoza, is well worth visiting in any case, but this four-day extension will let you really make the most of it, with visits to six of the area’s best wineries so that you can sample some of Argentina’s finest wines and also drink in the stunning scenery as you travel around.

Day Trip to Colonia – from £185pp

Just across the wide River Plate from Buenos Aires, the beautiful Uruguayan town of Colonia del Sacramento is one of South America’s real gems: the cobbled streets and colonial houses are like stepping back in time and a day spent here is the perfect contrast with the hustle, bustle and sophistication of Buenos Aires. This full-day trip takes you by fast boat across the Rio Plata to Colonia, where you’ll have a guided tour and then plenty of free time to wander and explore at your own pace before we pick you up and take you back across the river to Argentina.

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We don't have any "local payments" or sneaky charges: everything you have read about on this itinerary is included in that price. And because everything we do is tailor-made, we don't have fixed departure dates or minimum numbers for our trips. Outside of national holidays or other special events, this price is valid for the whole of 2019.

International flights

So with the exception of a few meals, everything on your holiday is included. What we don't include as standard is your international flights, because with these you have a huge range of options depending on the date you want to travel, the route you want to fly, and your preferred departure airport in the UK.

We aren't tied to any particular airline, and we will be delighted to discuss all options with you, or you can even book the flights yourself if you prefer: it's totally up to you.

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Tango Festival

Buenos Aires is the birthplace of the tango, and every year the Buenos Aires Tango Festival celebrates that history with week-long events and competitions.